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frame and was not detachable.) or it was cut off to create the stock mounting for the M1 wood.

Commando Arms later created the Commando III which was a complete firearm, chambered in .45ACP. This

version uses M3 Grease Gun magazines and was widely advertised with the latest "Aimpoint" sights and scopes

as options.

The Commando Arms versions of firearms just could not compete with the West Hurley advertising and produc-

tion of the Model of 1927A1. As bad as the quality was on the West Hurley guns it was still better looking than

the Commando.

Today, Commando Arms Ltd, is out of business, but you can still find their firearms around at various gun

shows or dealers. Value is low. Most guns sell for less that $500 and the Mark II frames sell for $250 without

the M1 carbine.

ABOVE: CLOSE UP OF THE RECEIVER MARKINGS

ABOVE: BOTTOM VIEW SHOWING STOCK ATTACHMENTS

ABOVE: TOP VIEW SHOWING STOCK ATTACHMENTS. NOTE HOW THE FRAME

FITS INTO THE M1928 STOCK TO FILL THE STOCK SLIDE AREA.